Ocala temporarily closes 3 more parks due to flooding

OCALA, Fla. — A total of six Ocala parks are now closed due to flooding damage and environmental concerns.

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The city closed Tuscawilla Park, 500 NE Sanchez Ave.; Fisher Park, 900 SE 22nd St.; and S. Stanley Malever Nature, 1600 SE 30th Ave. as of Tuesday. The city added additional closures of Lillian F. Bryant Park, 2200 NW 17th Place; Scott Springs Park, 2825 SW 24th Ave.; and Toms Park, 2245 N. Magnolia Ave. on Friday.

The city said Letty Towles Dog Park is also closed due to flooding.

Read: Ocala duplex residents pack up to move after 30-foot hole opens up in yard

City officials said the parks will remain closed until further notice.

Ocala and Marion County have seen heavy rainfall leading to flooding and storm damage this week.

SEE: Storms flood streets in Ocala

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Thunderstorms flood streets, down oak tree in Ocala Severe thunderstorms caused a mess in Ocala on Tuesday. (Monae Thomas)

Video: Ocala duplex residents pack up to move after 30-foot hole opens up in yard People who live next to where a roughly 30-foot hole formed in Ocala spent Thursday the day packing up their belongings. (WFTV)

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